Intra-day update: rupee largely stable against US dollar
The Pakistani rupee remained largely stable against the US dollar, appreciating 0.01% during the opening hours of trading in the...
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As big supermarkets pursue profits, new research shows growing exploitation of shrimp farmers
BANGKOK (news agencies) — Indonesian shrimp farmer Yulius Cahyonugroho operated more than two dozen ponds only a few years ago,...
Read moreTax Filers Doubled During Current Fiscal Year: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that the number of tax filers has almost doubled this fiscal year, with about 723,000...
Read moreAurangzeb says ‘DNA’ of Pakistan’s economy needs fundamental reform for IMF deal to be last one
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated Sunday that Pakistan economy’s “DNA needed to be fundamentally changed” to ensure that the latest...
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Israel’s Netanyahu strengthens his hold on office by adding a rival to his Cabinet
JERUSALEM (news agencies) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed a former rival, Gideon Saar, as a member of his...
Read moreBourses in Gulf end mixed on geopolitical tensions
Stock markets in the Gulf put in a mixed performance on Sunday as geopolitical tensions in the region escalated, with...
Read moreWho is Hashem Safieddine, Hezbollah’s possible new leader?
BEIRUT: The killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in airstrikes in a Beirut suburb has put the spotlight on the...
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Death toll in Nepal flooding and landslides reaches at least 100, with dozens still missing
KATHMANDU, Nepal (news agencies) — The death toll from flooding and landslides in Nepal has reached at least 100, with...
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Nepal closes schools after heavy rains kill 100
KATHMANDU: Nepal has shut schools for three days after landslides and floods triggered by two days of heavy rain across...
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At least 64 dead after Helene’s deadly march across the Southeast
PERRY, Fla. (news agencies) — Massive rains from powerful Hurricane Helene left people stranded, without shelter and awaiting rescue, as...
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